Aims
To introduce students to marine renewable energy technologies, spatial planning, capital and economic considerations.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
Introduction
- Framing the imperatives and the macro-economic environment for marine renewable energy projects. Components of the industry. Overview of regulatory framework. De-carbonising the UKL economy/climate change
Physics
- Underpinning knowledge for identification, capture and utilization of wind, wave and tidal energy sources.
Technologies
- Current portfolio, emerging technologies.
Spatial Planning
- What is spatial planning? What are the key considerations? Who are the stakeholders? What space is needed? Conflicts with other activities
Economics/Finance
- Evaluating project feasibility, securing project finance
Case Studies
- Predominantly offshore wind, tidal exemplars, wave emerging technologies.
Pre-school material
Normally requires 50 hours of study.
Pre-school material enables you to revise and review prerequisite material so that the intensive school can be run efficiently and effectively. The materials will be available six to eight weeks before the intensive school takes place.
You will undertake a pre-school assignment (30% of the module mark) which you will submit on the first day of the intensive school.
One week intensive school
Has an approximate contact time of 35 hours.
The intensive school includes lectures, case studies, tutorials, presentations, and discussions.
You will sit an examination (40% of the module mark) during this intensive teaching week.
Post-school material
Requires 15 hours of study.
This material consolidates the module learning.
Post-school material involves completion of a post-school assignment (30% of the module mark) which you will submit eight weeks after the intensive school.
Teaching Location: Southampton University Campus
*The start and end date stated above is approximate, contact us if interested taking the course in 2021/2022
Prerequisites
You should have a minimum of:
- a Second Class Honours degree in Engineering or equivalent with a strong quantitative component
- at least three years of relevant work experience in the marine sector or similar
You'll also need to provide a personal statement and reference.
Find out more about entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Application procedure
There are normally two intakes each year, in September and February. Find out more about the course on the Newcastle University prospectus website.
Use Newcastle University’s online application portal to apply for the course.
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